Police search Kirkcaldy waterfront

Police were spotted searching an area of Kirkcaldy Prom late last night.

By Scott McCartney

Published 11th Apr 2019, 13:41 BST

Updated 11th Apr 2019, 16:24 BST

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Concerns had been raised on social media about the nature of the police activity, with some speculating as to the nature of the call-out.

However, police have now confirmed that the presence at the waterfront had been in relation to a missing person, who has thankfully been found safe.

A police Scotland spokesperson said: “A dog handler attended the Esplanade area of Kirkcaldy on Thursday, April 10, as part of a search for a missing person, who was traced safely in the area a short time later.”